reclocking a turbo?

[WILDACEX187]

does anybody have some tips on how to do this? i have a s14 turbo but the guy that sold it to me had it clocked to work on a fwd but never used it and i have to reclock back. any tips?

[Muzzy]

loosen the screws on the comp housing and turbine housing. throw the turbo on the manifold and turn the center cartridge how u would like it. turn the turbine housing how u need it and turn the compressor housing how u need it. u may need some pb blaster oe wd-40 to loosen the turbine side.

[Biggamehit]

also man once u clock it,make sure u apply thread lock, they will vibrate out if you don't.if you decside to re-sell it, the buyer would have to deal with it.

[Muzzy]

i never used thread lock...i guess its a good idea but the turbo has its own thread lock on it....that orange stuff on the screws.

[WILDACEX187]

can u guys show me with some ms paint
http://www.turbophile.com/our_cars/charlotte_1600/images/t28_front.jpg
http://www.nissan200sx.dk/tuningstage3/Apex%20turbo.jpg
http://tinypic.com/2aooz6

[Muzzy]

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b371/xGingerBreadManx/2aooz6.jpg

1. position that so it will work with your piping. outlet would be roughly....2-3 degrees i'd say.
2. position the oil return at about 265-270 degrees.
3. jus mount that to the manifold and adjust from there.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b371/xGingerBreadManx/untitled.jpg


like that. yea yea....i know it looks like a boob.

[WILDACEX187]

so the oil return, exhaust side and compressor side move independently when u unbolt?

[Muzzy]

yup....provided the turbine side isnt stuck to teh center cartridge. which sometimes happens with older turbos cuz of rust and some much expansion and contraction.